[1] During his studies at the Institute of Technology, Carlow, Rowland was selected in goal for the college's senior hurling team.
On 25 February 2017, he was in goal when IT Carlow suffered a 3-24 to 1-19 defeat by Mary Immaculate College in the Fitzgibbon Cup final.
[2] Rowland joined the Abbeyleix club at a young age and played in all grades at juvenile and underage levels.
[8] On 30 June 2019, Rowland lined out in goal when Laois faced Westmeath in the Joe McDonagh Cup final.
On 22 January 2020, it was announced that Rowland had been appointed captain of the Laois senior hurling team for the 2020 season.